Civil Rights Litigation

Civil rights, guaranteed by our Constitution, are designed to ensure that all citizens are treated equally, without respect to gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, and other protected categories. Civil rights also guard against overly intrusive conduct by the government. Government actors are prohibited from making arbitrary decisions or depriving citizens of their lives, liberty, or property without due process of law. Remedies for these types of violations range from injunctions (halting the government from enforcing an unconstitutional law) to monetary damages. Utah Legal Clinic has been zealously advocating for individuals that have had their civil rights violated since 1971. Our firm understands the importance of challenging our government and that it is often the only way to effect change.

Examples of civil rights services provided by Utah Legal Clinic:

Excessive force and other police misconduct

Malicious prosecution and abuse of process

Prison abuse, conditions, and medical treatment

Due Process and First Amendment retaliation claims by governmental workers